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    Gelo cafe

    4.6 (16 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Dubai Chocolate Cup!
    Kristina J.

    Finally checked out Gelo Cafe after hearing about their Dubai Chocolate menu. The storefront itself is appealing with its bright colors and parking available right in front of the store. Walking in they do have a few spots for seating and offer Gelato, crepes and various sweet treats. The Dubai chocolate cup was around 24 dollars before taxes but came topped with pistachio Gelato, layered strawberries with Katafi, pistachio and nutella. The cup was very large and I could see someone sharing this amongst 2 or 3 people easily. The cashier was nice when ordering, ensured we were okay with it being topped with gelato and provided us with napkins from behind the counter. The pistachio Gelato was the star of the show it was very flavor realistic to pistachio and was my favorite part of the whole cup. The strawberries were delicious and sweet however I found myself wishing they were chopped in half to make it easier to consume. I also wish my cup came with more nutella or whatever chocolate that was drizzled into the cup as I kept coming up with pieces that had none. Overall, I think the Dubai chocolate cup was a fun one time experience, I'd recommend going with someone you can share with if you wanted to give it a try and maybe asking for extra chocolate. If the cup is not something you're interested in I would recommend getting the pistachio gelato and maybe adding nutella as a topping if that is an option. You would get a similar flavor with a much easier eating experience!

    Alauna A.

    I saw this spot on my tiktok fyp and wanted to check it out. I got the dubai chocolate strawberry cup...it was $23 (before tax). Honestly, the price felt high. I think it would be better if they offered a smaller size for less. The strawberries were also really big, so there were a lot of gaps in the cup...cutting them in half would've made it feel fuller. I also grabbed a chocolate milkshake since I'm a chocolate lover, but I couldn't get through it. After a couple sips, it just had this powdery, chalky texture and aftertaste that wasn't good and made my stomach turn. If they fixed up a few things with the dubai cup, I'd come back because the idea itself is great.

    Claira C.

    Randomly found this place while looking for a sweet treat. The crepe was amazing! They had lots of choices and we watched them make it fresh... also makes the whole place smell amazing! They also had a huge selection of gelatos, we tried a scoop of the strawberry cheesecake (which was only $2.99!!!!) and it was some of the best I've had. Definitely enjoyed this experience and will be telling all my friends about this hidden gem. The people working in there (assuming the owners) were super friendly and the lady checked in on us twice to make sure everything was good.

    Wonderful treat shop
    Nicole B.

    I stopped in for a milkshake and found Dubai Cheesecake. The cheesecake is rich and creamy, topped with chocolate Dubai delicious chocolate, knafeh and pistachios The cafe also has the candy bar available if you want to try this trending treat. It's located in a lovely shopping center and sure to become a favorite part of the community. They also have milkshakes, sweet and savory crepes. I'll be back for the gelato.

    Lotus Nutella crepe
    Kay B.

    Crepes that SLAY!! This crepe is the best I've ever had. I think it's the best dessert in Richmond. This is the Lotus/Nutella crepe minus the strawberries. Rich cookie butter and Nutella with generous chunks of Lotus cookies. White chocolate drizzled over the "just made" crepe with vanilla ice cream on the side. Ima have to go on a diet just from my Gelo Cafe crepe cravings. GO NOW!!! It's in Merchants Walk close to Wistar. We want this place to thrive!!! The guy who works there is probably the owner so he always makes it perfect!!! You'll thank me until you have to go on Weight Watchers. LOL

    Lotus Chocolate Crepe Ice Cream 1 Scoop
    Melody P.

    This place i cant even explain how amazing it is, they have amazing ice cream and even recently started selling the famous trending Dubai chocolate bar. The service is amazing he cooks very fast and it tastes amazing every single time, Ive never had to wait for a long time for what i ordered. It's very clean and demure in there! If you ever think about going here please listen to ur thoughts and go!

    Tutti Frutti Crepe

    This business is a hidden gem! I tried the Pesto Turkey Crepe and it was just perfect. I'm looking forward to getting more meats in the menu!

    Strawberry, chocolate & whipped cream crepe

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    1 year ago

    Gelato was great. Very tasty. Friendly owner. Nice setup. Can't wait to go back and try more flavors.

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    1 year ago

    Great place, great food and great service!! That's my second time going there for a sweet treat. The crepes are the best in RVA!

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    One Way Cream & Goodies

    One Way Cream & Goodies

    4.1
    (26 reviews)
    6.8 mi

    If you like cereal and ice cream, this is the place for you. All of your retro cereal dreams come…read moretrue here. This unassuming shop has a huge selection of ice cream styles to choose from. You can get simple ice cream, cereal infused ice cream, milkshakes, and more. I decided to go for their signature item, the cereal infused ice cream. I got a vanilla base with cheese cake bits and fruity pebbles. It was absolutely delicious. I live nearby so walked over, but there are street parking spots in front. Do know when you walk in, it might take a minute to place your order. It's a super local place and the person who runs the front is usually next door. It's more of a takeout ice cream place. There is Clay park nearby to enjoy your ice cream at. My ice cream with tip came out to about $12. It was a huge serving too. As you can see from my menu photos, there are a lot of option to pick from. So if you're more of a captain crunch person or apple jacks, you're good. I highly recommend checking this tasty ice cream out.

    Stopped by One Way Cream & Goodies while in town for a conference. With the large menu, it took us…read moreawhile to decide, but the owner was very patient and helped us choose. I built my own creation, topped with Cinnamon Toast Crunch. It was so yummy, and it's definitely a large portion that you can share. Be prepared because there isn't a ton of seating, only a few barstools inside and two picnic tables outside, but it's not too large of an issue. My ice cream was so good that we can back the next day!

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    Ice cream swirl with fruity pebbles and whipped cream
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    Scoop

    4.6
    (300 reviews)
    5.4 mi
    $$

    Parking: street parking available. There is street parking right out front and also near the…read moreentrance. However it is not guaranteed. Seating: there are no seats inside. They have a 8 people maximum capacity. There is a slim bar along the windows for people to stand and eat, but other than that, there are no chairs. It is a small arroom so don't expect to stay long. Food: the ice cream was very creamy and delicious! I loved the special flavors they had! And they change the flavors every now and then! So it's fun to try them all. Bathroom: there is no restroom. Price: I thought it was pretty good for the amount you get! It isn't on the cheap side, but you do get a large serving! Service: our server was very patient and nice! He gave us a few samples because I couldn't decide which flavor I liked (like any typical girl haha)

    If you are vegan, gluten free, dairy free, etc this will be your new favorite ice cream spot!! I…read morecome from a family with more food restrictions than a class full of picky eaters, & I was so excited to text my sister that I found ice cream flavors she can eat that aren't just watery sorbet! And not only that, but the flavors were so delicious and creamy. I've tasted my fair share of DF ice cream; this is the best I've maybe ever had. My friend could not tell a difference in her scoops either. Staff was super nice & were more than happy to entertain multiple samples. Prices were great for being allergy friendly. The shop is a little small so summer nights might have long lines, but we went on a rainy day in March. Can't wait to try the whole menu!

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    Gelati Celesti

    Gelati Celesti

    4.5
    (223 reviews)
    4.7 mi
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    A nice location with outdoor seating nearby. The indoor seating area is pretty large. There is some…read morenice natural light that shines through in the front. I love the bright colors they use to decorate with. They also sell some swag, like tshirts. Staff was great. They had no problem filling in requests for samples, and explain what flavors they had. There were many flavors to choose from, including non dairy options. Just Ask is one of my go to flavors. It s a vanilla or white chocolate ice cream with peanut butter, and cookies I assume oreos. I opted for Just Ask and chocolate with peanut butter. I clearly was looking for peanut butter. Parking is tricky, as it is on the street. There is a small lot in the back, but there is designated spots for other places. There is also another lot behind it but that is for the antique business. I love that there is a spot to get water from a dispenser and is free. I seriously love that.

    I hate having my time wasted because I have so little of it. I used to love the banana ice cream…read more One day I went to get it and it was.. just gone, so my boyfriend and I left and went to scoop to get their banana pudding which is amazing. Today... today. They posted that that banana ice cream is back to which I replied "what??? Really?" Something to that effect. They read the message within a minute and did not reply. Within 10 mins I drove there to get it and it was "sold out". Twice now they've wasted my time. I fault whoever is behind the screen managing their social media. Scoop it is! Or anywhere else for that matter after that.

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    Just Ask- Toddler Size
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